Performance characteristics of male wistar rats fed graded levels of stored powdered Corchorus olitorius

Abstract

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> This study was carried out to determine the growth performance of rats fed graded levels of <em>Corchorus olitorius</em> supplemented diet.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Twenty male wistar rats weighing between 70g and 90g were purchased and randomly allocated into four treatment groups with graded levels of <em>Corchorus</em> <em>olitorius</em> ( 2.5%, 5% and 10%) while the control had no <em>Corchorus</em> <em>olitorius</em>. The feed intakes as well as weight change of the experimental rats were monitored for eight weeks<span lang="EN-IN">. </span><span lang="EN-IN"> </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The results obtained showed that the highest level of weekly feed intake and feed efficiency were recorded for animals in group fed 10% level of Corchorus olitorius supplementation when compared to other treatment groups. Similar result was observed for the weight change which can be attributed to the efficient utilization of feed consumption.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Therefore, it can be concluded that leaves of <em>Corchorus</em> <em>olitorius</em> are palatable and highly nutritious and can improve growth performance of rats when fed for eight weeks<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p>

Skipping breakfast regimen induces an increase in body weight and a decrease in muscle weight with a shifted circadian rhythm in peripheral tissues of mice

“…To clarify which factor directly impacts the increase in body weight, a normal diet was used in this study. As mentioned above, compared with rats, mice have a higher feeding efficiency ratio and higher energy metabolic rate (23)(24)(25) . It has been suggested that mice respond more to dietary conditions and are suitable for dietary intervention studies.…”

“…To clarify the role of skipping breakfast on lipid metabolism, a normal diet was adopted in the present study. The feeding efficiency ratio of mice is known to be higher than that of rats (23,24) . Mice are also known to exhibit higher energy metabolic rates than rats (25) and to respond more to dietary conditions.…”

The possible protective and therapeutic effects of ginger and cinnamon on the testis and coda epididymis of streptozotocin-induced-diabetic rats: Histological and biochemical studies

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